CVE-2022-22299
CVE-2022-22299 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiadc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-134
- Affected product: Fortinet Fortiadc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in the command line interpreter of FortiADC version 6.0.0 through 6.0.4, FortiADC version 6.1.0 through 6.1.5, FortiADC version 6.2.0 through 6.2.1, FortiProxy version 1.0.0 through 1.0.7, FortiProxy version 1.1.0 through 1.1.6, FortiProxy version 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, FortiProxy version 2.0.0 through 2.0.7, FortiProxy version 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, FortiOS version 6.0.0 through 6.0.14, FortiOS version 6.2.0 through 6.2.10, FortiOS version 6.4.0 through 6.4.8, FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.2, FortiMail version 6.4.0 through 6.4.5, FortiMail version 7.0.0 through 7.0.2 may allow an authenticated user to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted command arguments.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-22299?
- A format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in the command line interpreter of FortiADC version 6.0.0 through 6.0.4, FortiADC version 6.1.0 through 6.1.5, FortiADC version 6.2.0 through 6.2.1, FortiProxy version 1.0.0 through 1.0.7, FortiProxy version 1.1.0 through 1.1.6, FortiProxy version 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, FortiProxy version 2.0.0 through 2.0.7, FortiProxy version 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, FortiOS version 6.0.0 through 6.0.14, FortiOS version 6.2.0 through 6.2.10, FortiOS version 6.4.0 through 6.4.8, FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.2, FortiMail version 6.4.0 through 6.4.5, FortiMail version 7.0.0 through 7.0.2 may allow an authenticated user to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted command arguments.
- How severe is CVE-2022-22299?
- CVE-2022-22299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-22299 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-22299?
- CVE-2022-22299 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiadc. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-22299?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-22299 published?
- CVE-2022-22299 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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